Considered by many to be the most beautiful of the missions, Mission San Carlos Borromeo in Carmel is a living replica of life in early California.

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Marge Knoth shares a wealth of experience she gained in nine years as a successful nursing home activity director. Her caring professionalism is evident in this informative how-to book covering many aspects of activity directing. In addition to her books, several national magazines and newsletters have featured her articles on providing meaningful activities for the aged and on a variety of other subjects. She is a member of the National Association of Activity Professionals and Indiana Activity Directors Association and has been active in the Indiana Health Care Association's Activity Directors Council. In addition to being activity director, she has also served as Social Service Designee and has been involved in the Indiana Health Care Association's Social Service Council. Marge is a member of the National Federation of Press Women, Women's Press Club of Indiana, Women in Communications, Authors and Friends and The Tippecanoe County Historical Society. She is active in her church and her community and is a regular speaker for various groups and organizations. She is a happy wife and mother of four grown children and grandmother of two.

Professional Activity Director

Marge Knoth

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Knoth, Marge

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The Professional Activity Director

Contains more than 600 activities! This popular ;208-page mini-library has won state and national awards for its thorough content and user-friendly layout. Overflowing with ideas for holiday parties, cooking, crafts, outings, men-only clubs, low-functioning, exercise, community outreach progra ms and more. Softcover, spiral-bound.

Activity Planning at Your Fingertips

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Activities Encyclopedia: 535 Best Activity Ideas

"Sailing To Your Success" was written for those folks who are in the fast lane of life, and on the road to being number one in their professions. Why not, in a more leisurely fashion, jump in the boat and "sail to your success"? It is comforting to know that you can uncover success and fulfillment in your profession, right where you are. "Sailing To Your Success" will show you how to recognize and develop the natural gifts within you, and how to play down those in which you do not excel. You will discover points to ponder on the path to professionalism, how to grow into who you really are, and how to be freely yourself--and love it! You will learn to use your body language, the spoken word, and the gift of listening--all to your advantage. In addition, you will learn to take difficulties, leadership struggles, criticism, clutter and confusion, and make them work for you. You'll discover how attitude begins with you, and goals are really dreams in disguise. And finally, you'll learn the secret of giving, how friendship is a present you give yourself, and that failure may be the stepping stone on your way to success.

Sailing To Your Success: Keys to Your Personal & Professional Development

In life and in the activity profession, we are challenged daily as we put forth our best to do our best. For those individuals who accept the challenge to be a professional activity director, "How To Thrive..." was written for you. Many books tell how to provide for your residents and care for their well-being, but this book is for you and about you and your needs. You will discover that the residents' well-being really begins with your own, how to look and feel your best, how to dress professionally, how to run your department on a shoestring, how to organize your life, how to get the most out of activity conferences, how to make your life more manageable, how to handle stressful situations, and how to build a professional library. In addition, you will learn how to exceed your employer's expectations, find volunteers, and make your activity program shine out into the community.

How To Thrive Not Just Survive

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